The Aditya Birla Public School, KhariaKhangar Jodhpur

Dear Parents Season‟s Greetings! The second term witnessed a lot of activities along with academic rigour with an aim to prepare our children to be global citizens with requisite skills and competencies that give them an edge over others. It is my pleasure to roll out a report with the highlights of the Second term. “The quality of the relationships that students have in the class with their peers and teachers is important to their success in school”.

Functions & Celebrations: 2. KG to II Sports Meet: Physical activities are 1. Gandhi Ji &Shastri Ji Jayani: A special necessary for the overall development of the nd assembly was conducted on 2 October to children. The spirit of friendly competition th celebrate 150 birth anniversary of Mahatma comes alive on Kindergarten‟s Sports Day. This th Gandhi along with 115 birth anniversary of our was held on 11 October 2019 to check physical second Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. strength and mental alertness of the tiny tots. School Principal and Headmistress paid floral The children of KG to class 2 participated in a tribute to Gandhiji and Shastriji. Devotional wide range of sports events. Heats and trials for songs were presented by the school choir group. KG kids started many days before; all children Speeches in Hindi and English were delivered got the equal chances to participate at least in highlighting the life achievements and values two events. On being selected in the finals of from their lives. A quiz based on life of their life events, they represented themselves in front of was also conducted. A musical skit by a group their parents on the Sports Day. They enjoyed of middle students on „the long term ill effects the day with great fun and cheer. Winners made of plastic‟ was presented to create awareness their parents and teachers feel proud with their among students and local residents. Awareness achievements. School Principal Mrs. rally to support and promote „Swachchhta Hi Priyadarshini Chauhan congratulated all the Seva Campaign was also organized. On this winners and encouraged others to try their best occasion school campus was thoroughly cleaned next time. by students and their teachers. Various inter house competitions like Poster making, Collage, and fancy dress were held on this sacred occasion.

4. Alumni Meet: The IVth Alumni Meet was held on 14 Nov 2020 which commenced with the divine lamp lighting by the old students in the gracious presence of our learned Principal and Head Mistress. Afterwards, the group of alumni was taken to show round the school and then they assembled in the Treasure Chest where they were enchanted on seeing the beautiful display of creative art and craft masterpieces of budding artists and painters.They also had an interaction session with the students of classes XI&XII in which they recalled their old 3. Children’s Day: This year Children‟s day was memories and precious moments spent during their celebrated with great fervour and joy. This day school life. They shared their academic and marks the birthdays of two eminent personalities professional experiences with the students and and visionaries of our country. One is our first guided them how to become successful and Prime Minister, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and the responsible individuals with their valuable tips and ideas. other, Shri , the Founder

Chairman of .

On this occasion, a special assembly was

conducted by the school staff. The assembly

started with the garlanding and floral tribute to

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and Shri Aditya Vikram

Birla Ji by School Principal, Mrs. Priyadarshini

Chauhan and Head Mistress, Ms. Arshiya

Rehman. The choir of teachers sang a melodious

song for the children. Thought, news and GK

quiz were also presented by them.

Our Sanskrit teacher, Dr. Sharma

delivered a speech highlighting the personal 5. ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION: Our traits and achievements of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru school celebrated its Annual Day, and Shri Aditya Vikram Birla Ji. Students were “ALANKRITI” on the theme of NAVRAS in ecstatic on hearing the inspiring poetry recital Rajashree Birla Auditorium for two days from from Hindi teacher, Mrs. Anita Khandelwal. 26 November 2019 to 27 November 2019. Mr.

SukharamPindel, SDM Bhopalgarh graced the

function as Chief Guest. 370 children

showcased their talent through vivacious and

colourful presentations. The Chief Guest

adorned the academic and sports achievers with

certificates and trophies.

7. Lohri:Lohri, the festival of North was celebrated in our school on 13 Jan 2020. School Headmistress, Ms. Arshiya Rehman extended her best wishes to all children and students. A special talk highlighting the importance of Lohri was delivered by Ms. BhoomikaGoyal of class IX. A special festive flavour was added to this celebration by KG students with their highly energetic dance performance.

6. Christmas Day: Christmas is the festival which inspires the spirit of sharing and caring. Soaking 8. Republic Day: 71st Republic Day was in the spirit of Christmas, tiny tots of K.G. celebrated with great fervour and patriotism in section celebrated the festival with enthusiasm the playground of our school on 26 Jan 2020. on 23 December 2019. The students sang The Chief Guest of the function, Mr. melodious carols and on the stage of assembly a MukulRajvanshi, Deputy Chief Inspector of tableau was created showing the birth of Lord Factories and Boilers, Govt. of , Jesus Christ. The significance of the festival was Jodhpur unfurled the national flag, inspected the explained to the students through the Christmas parade and received the salute. A spectacular story. One of the students was dressed as Santa parade featuring marching contingents of Birla Claus and distributed chocolates among the White Security platoon and ABPS students was students. the main attraction of the celebration. In his address to the audience, the Chief Guest spoke about the importance of Indian Republic and shared our country‟s achievements in all walks of life. Mr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra, Joint Executive President & Plant Head, Unit Birla White, also delivered a speech highlighting the achievements and active contribution of Unit Birla white.

On this occasion, a colourful and vibrant Trophy in the boys‟ category whereas the Best cultural programme based on „National Athlete Trophy in girls‟ category was shared by Integration‟ was presented by the ABPS Ms. Sonia Dudi of class IX of Jodhana House students. and Ms. Khushi Chaudhary of class VIII of Master PriyanshuVaishnav and Master Marwar House. UtsavMundra of class XII batch 2018-19 were Jodhana House won the Annual Athletic Trophy awarded with CBSE Merit Certificate by the of the year with 101 points and the Runners up honourable Chief Guest for securing 100 trophy went to Marwar House with 85 points. percent marks in Informatics Practices in their To conclude the Annual Athletic Meet the Board Exams. school Principal congratulated the winners and declared it closed.

9. Annual Athletic Meet: This year‟s Annual Athletic Meet was held on 27 Jan 2020. School Principal, Mrs. Priyadarshini Chauhan declared 10. BasantPanchmiCelebration:“BasantPanchmi” the meet open and made the athletes swear an is an occasion which marks the advent of the oath of sportsmanship. Nearly 30 track and field spring season and is also celebrated to worship events were conducted. All participating athletes mother Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge displayed their strength, vigour, stamina, skills and wisdom. This day was celebrated in our and mental fitness in the different races. school with great fervour and enthusiasm on 29 Winners were decorated with medals and Jan 2020. The whole school assembled together to pray and obtain blessings from certificates. Master Aryan Prajapat of class VIII Goddess Saraswati the Goddess of knowledge. from Mewar House won the Best Athlete The pooja started with a beautiful routine. Everybody enjoyed the journey to SaraswatiVandana and after that Prasad was Ajmer as the atmosphere inside the bus was distributed among the children. The children very vibrant and playful. Teachers and their enjoyed the day, enlightened by the blessings family members played Antakshari. At Krishna of MaaSaraswati. resort, all were mesmerized with the natural beauty of the place, children danced on music,

had toy train ride and enjoyed swings and maize. At lunch, all tasted the delicacies of Rajasthan. And then a Puppet and Magic show was organized to entertain the staff. The ended with happy memories.

11. Prize Day Celebration: Our school acknowledged and awarded the students for

their continual saga of glorious achievements in Inter-House Competitions held during session 2019-20 on School‟s Prize Day organized on 12 February 2020 in Rajashree Birla Auditorium. Mrs. Kalapana Nigam, Mrs. Savitri Mishra and Mrs. Shikha Kedia were the distinguished guests on this occasion. Shekhawati House won 13. Road Safety Campaign: During Road the Literary & Cultural Trophy of the year. It Safety Campaign in the month of December, was Jodhana House that won the House Birla White safety team conducted an awareness Magazine Trophy, Sports Trophy and Over session for students on Road safety on 18 Dec All Best House Trophy of the year. 2019. Road safety videos were shown to students and safety quiz was also conducted

during the session.

12. : On 14 December 2020, our School Picnic school arranged a picnic to Krishna Resort Ajmer for the school staff and their families. The picnic was very much refreshing and enjoyable. It was a nice change from our daily 14. Release of School&House 16. Self Defense Training: A five days Self Magazine:The X edition of the school Defense Training was organized for the girls of magazine Arunodaya was released featuring the classes VI-IX from 17 Feb to 22 Feb 2020 in important events of the session 2018-19. our school. The aim of this training was tomake On 30 Jan 2020, our school Principal Mrs. them physically strong and mentally confident Priyadarshini Chauhan released the house by equipping them with essential self-defense magazines of all the four houses and techniques and skills. The training was congratulated the students for their creative inaugurated by Mr. Prabal Pratap Singh, Vice rd expressions and talent exhibited in the creation Chairman SMC. Ms. Richa Gaur, 3 Dan Black of all the magazines. Belt from Global Institute of Self Defense and Martial Arts, Jaipur was the main trainer.

15. Farewell: Outgoing batch of class XII was bidden farewell on 06 February 2020 in 17. Values Week Celebration:As a part of Values Rajashree Birla Auditorium. They were given Week Celebration in Birla White, a workshop warm welcome and conferred with titles and on Group Valueswas conducted by Mr. Prabhat mementoes. Class XI students presented a Rai, HOD, HR for students of classes VI to cultural programme to entertain them. School VIII. He shared the significance of these values Principal and teachers wished them a great through a PPT and had a healthy interaction success in their Board Exams and bright future with students which concluded with a Quiz on ahead. Group Values. Children were encouraged to participate and were awarded with prizes.

18. SMC Meeting: The second SMC meeting of CBSE Science Exhibition: Four students of class XI the session was held on Feb 27, 2020 in the represented our school in CBSE Regional Science school. It was chaired by Mr. Prabal Pratap Exhibition held in Maheshawari Public School, Jaipur Singh, Vice Chairman SMC and FH, HR Birla from 22 Nov 2019 to 23 Nov 2019. Our students White. displayed two models on „Road Safety‟ and „Sewage Water Treatment‟ based on theme „Resource Management‟.

Silver Zone Olympiad 2019-20:

1. English Olympiad:65 students of our school appeared in Silver Zone English Olympiad conducted by Silver Zone Foundation New Delhi on 18 December 2019. In this Olympiad, 8 students won gold medals, 7 students got

silver medals and 5 bagged bronze medals. Ms. Vani Bhatnagar and Master KartikSoniof class IXwere selected for second level of the 19. Awareness Session on Covid-19: An Olympiad held on 12 February 2020. awareness session on Covid-19 for the ABPS 2. Maths Olympiad:134 students participated in Staff was conducted by Dr. C.P. Mathur of Silver Zone Maths Olympiad. 3 students won Aditya Birla Health Care Centre on 12 March, gold medals, 1 student achieved silver medal 2020. whereas one more student bagged bronze medal. 3. Science Olympiad: Out of 103 students, 9

students topped their respective classes by winning gold medals, 5 won silver medals and 4 secured bronze medals in Silver Zone Science Olympiad.Shreyali Mishra of VI and NakulJangid of VII were selected for the second level of the Olympiad.

Literary Achievements:Master Aryaveer Singh Rathore of class X and Ms. Vani Bhatnagar of class IX cleared the preliminary round of ABG Inter-School

Debate competition and represented the school in the Participation &Achievements Beyond final round of the competition held at The Aditya Birla Public School Awarpur, Maharashtra on 29 Jan 2020. School: Sports Achievement: Ms. Ramgeeta of class VIII won AryabhattaGanit Challenge: 80 students of VIII, the third position in district level Discus Throw IX&X participated in the first level of AryabhattaGanit competition held in Jodhpur on 02 October 2019. Challenge conducted by CBSE on 20 November 2019 in our school. AkritiJaketia (IX), Lovenimesh Singh Rathore (IX) and Rohit Khoja (X) cleared the first level and appeared in the second level conducted on 29 Students’ Professional Achievements: November 2019. 1. Master Aniruddha, a pass out student of XII Science, batch 2018-19 made the school proud with his selection in NDA in January 2020. 2. Master UtsavMundra and Ms. Anjali Chordia, pass out students of batch of XII Commerce, batch 2018-19 brought laurels to school by clearing CA Foundation Examination. 3. Master Yogendra Singh Bhati a pass out student of XII Science, batch 2018-19 was selected in Indian Air Force to serve our nation.

Staff Professional Development:

1. A session on Health and Stress Management was conducted by Mr. Arun Rishi, the founder of AyushmanBhav Trust and Research Institute, Ujjain for the school staff on 26 September 2019. 2. Mr. Naveen Mittal, PGT Maths, attended the Teachers Training Programmeon “Spot Evaluation” conducted by CBSE on 11 January 2020 at DPS Jodhpur. 3. Mr. B.K. Tiwari, TGT Science, attended a training programme on „Innovative Teaching‟ conducted at RKK Girls Public School, Jodhpur on 15 January 2020 under the initiative of „Hubs of Learning‟. 4. All teachers teaching the Board Classes attended an online workshop on Invigilation and Spot Evaluation.

Infrastructural Developments:

1. Four classrooms were added in the newly constructed first floor of KG Block. 2. Junior computer lab was renovated to make it more convenient for students.